The Gentofte Stars are an ice hockey team in the 1. division i ishockey, the second-highest men’s ice hockey league in Denmark. They play in Gentofte, a northern suburb in the Copenhagen urban area, at the Gentofte Skøtjehal ('Gentofte Skating Arena'). The team previously played in the Metal Ligaen but was relegated in 2018 due to financial troubles.
| Gentofte Stars | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Gentofte, Denmark |
| League | 1. division i ishockey |
| Division | Øst |
| Founded | 23 April 1965 (as Hellerup IK) 1996 (as IC Gentofte) |
| Home arena | Gentofte Skøjtehal |
| Colours | Dark blue, orange, white |
| Website | gentoftestars.dk |
| Franchise history | |
| 1965–1996 | Hellerup IK |
| 1996–2008 | IC Gentofte |
| 2008–present | IC Gentofte Stars |
The parent club, Icehockey Club Gentofte Stars, also has a representative women's ice hockey team (which previously played in the Danish Championship league from 2011 to 2016), active minor and junior ice hockey sections, and recreational teams for several age groups.
History
editThe ice hockey section of the Hellerup IK sports club was founded on April 23, 1965.[1] The club debuted in the AL-Bank Ligaen for the 1967–68 season. The ice hockey section of Hellerup IK participated regularly in the AL-Bank Ligaen for many years, before becoming independent in 1996 for financial reasons and rebranding as IC Gentofte. Before withdrawing due to financial issues, Gentofte participated in the AL-Bank Ligaen for three more years, in 1997, 1998, and 1999. The club qualified for the promotion/relegation round of the AL-Bank Ligaen in the 2000 and 2002 seasons but failed to earn a promotion to the league.
Team roster
editUpdated July 3, 2024.[2]
Notable players
editReferences
edit- ^ hik.dk, HIK history Archived 2011-08-25 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Gentofte Stars roster". Elite Prospects.